In a move that could reshape the global mining industry, BHP has offered to buy Anglo American for $39 billion, creating a copper giant to meet the rising demand for the green energy transition metal. However, the deal faces regulatory hurdles, potential bidding wars, and investor concerns.
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The global energy transition fuels a surge in mining sector M&A activity, with a focus on critical minerals like copper.
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Canada is on a mission to secure its supply of critical minerals, the key ingredients for the energy transition. The country plans…
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The recent surge in commodities prices, driven by strong demand and supply disruptions, may not last long, according to some analysts. The…
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KoBold Metals Unearths Zambia’s Largest Copper Deposit
KoBold Metals, with backing from billionaire investors, reveals a monumental copper deposit in Zambia, poised to transform the global mining sector.
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In a recent development that has sent ripples through the global lithium market, Zimbabwe has emerged as a significant player in lithium…
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Gold miners are increasingly investing in copper, a metal that is essential for the global energy transition. Copper is used to make…
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Sodium-ion batteries are set to challenge lithium in energy storage.
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The mining industry has a complex role in the energy transition. It needs to supply the metals that are essential for green…
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At the recent DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum, experts debated the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) potential role in meeting the global demand…